The Gruffalo's Child Book, Finger Puppet & Playscene

Reimagine the beloved tale of The Gruffalo’s Child with this beautifully handcrafted finger puppet set, created in official collaboration with Magic Light Pictures. Featuring two beloved characters — The Gruffalo and his adventurous child — this set is designed to spark imagination and bring story time to life through interactive play. Each puppet is lovingly handmade from natural wool felt, offering a soft, tactile experience that’s perfect for young hands. Whether used during read-aloud sessions, puppet theatre, or creative small-world play, these puppets encourage children to engage deeply with storytelling, character development, and emotional expression. Ideal for early years settings, libraries, or home learning environments, this durable and eco-conscious puppet set offers a magical way to enhance literacy through play.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances storytelling skills and narrative comprehension
• Promotes fine motor development through finger manipulation
• Encourages empathy and emotional understanding through character play
• Supports language development and vocabulary building

Classroom Ideas:

• Retell The Gruffalo’s Child with puppets during shared reading
• Explore character emotions and motivations through role-play
• Set up a winter woodland scene for themed imaginative play
• Use the puppets as prompts for creative writing or drawing activities